Sold: French Mirror -19th Century

Name: French Mirror -19th Century
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1131963
Price: 260 GBP
Availability: SoldOut

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An octagonal antique French wall mirror features an off-white painted and distressed wooden frame with beaded detailing.

French Mirror -19th Century

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ObjectWall Mirrors
Period19th century
StyleFrench Antique
MaterialWood, Glass, Gesso
ColourOff-White
MotifsBeaded trim, Octagonal shape, Distressed finish
SizeH 59 cm (23 in) x W 41 cm (16 in) x D 4 cm (2 in)

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Nineteenth-century French mirrors frequently incorporate classical motifs, carved wooden frames, and distressed finishes reflecting historical design movements such as Louis Philippe or neoclassical styles.

Authentic period pieces typically feature hand-carved wooden frames, gesso or painted finishes, and mercury or silvered glass plates secured with traditional backing boards.

Authentication involves examining the mirror plate for age-related foxing and oxidisation, checking the frame construction for hand-carved details, and inspecting the original timber backing and fixings.

Placing a period mirror above a modern sideboard or fireplace creates a striking focal point, balancing clean contemporary lines with historical texture and character.

Care involves dusting the frame gently with a soft brush and cleaning the glass sparingly using a mild, non-ammonia solution applied to a cloth rather than directly to the surface.

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French Mirror -19th Century